• More garage sale goodies

    Posted on June 4th, 2009 Saver Queen 13 comments

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    In addition to the Oster food processor, I thrifted some fabulous kitchen finds at recent garage sales and scratched several items off my summer thrift list. I thought I would share just how much you can get for so little, when you buy used. 

    Here’s what I got last weekend:

    1. Ceramic Tea pot (full size) - $2

    2. Glass relish tray (looks like crystal but its weight gives it away as glass) - $1

    3. Tea & biscuit tins (great for packaging gifts or storing tea or other goodies) - 25¢ each x 2

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    4. Men’s American Eagle sweater vest (never worn) - $1

    5. Complete set of measuring cups - 50¢

    6. Set of four ceramic soup bowls - FREE

    7. Glass jar, suited for candy or crafts - FREE

    8. Roasting rack - FREE

    9. Metal frame and mat for 8×10″ photo- FREE

    Total cost: $5

    My best advice when garage sale-ing is to arrive early to have your best pick and circle around near the end, when people are starting to pack up.  They are usually more than willing to give you stuff for free, or for a reduced price. The freebies I mentioned above all came from “freebie” tables that were left to the whims of passers-by. The near-misses can be frustrating. I saw a man buy a milk glass vase for $2 - seconds before I got to it!

    Here’s my updated thrift list:
     

    • 9×9 pans
    • pie plates
    • popcorn popper
    • mandolin
    • food processor
    • apron
    • large tea pot
    • measuring cups
    • rice cooker
    • hand blender
    • cutting boards
    • pizza peel
    • canning equipment
    • spice jars
    • funnel
    • patio chairs & table
    • vegetable peeler
    • toaster oven

    Do you have any tips for going garage sale-ing?  Have you made any adjustments to your summer thrift lists?

    The Saver Queen

    Thrifting
     

    13 responses to “More garage sale goodies”

    1. Josh June 4th, 2009 at 10:57

      What about a waffle iron?

    2. Erran June 4th, 2009 at 11:59

      Nice job on the sweater vest and the other goods! Btw… ;)

      http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/689/comment-page-1#comment-12335

    3. Erran June 4th, 2009 at 12:01

      http://gailvazoxlade.com/blog/archives/689/comment-page-1#comment-12336 Hmm..maybe this one.

    4. Saver Queen June 4th, 2009 at 12:20

      Erran, thank you SO much for giving me that nice shout-out on Gail’s blog! You’re the sweetest!!

    5. ter June 4th, 2009 at 20:07

      I wish I could go yardsaling with you! You find amazing deals!

    6. ter June 4th, 2009 at 20:08

      p.s. I tried to make a list like this from your previous post about it but I just could not come up with things that I thought would be easy to find at a yardsale!

    7. Saver Queen June 4th, 2009 at 22:55

      ter, the best thing to do is just make a general wish list of items, and then watch for them when you visit yard sales, because who knows, you might just be surprised! i was shocked when i discovered the food processor, and yet from the comments shared from readers here, it sounds like it’s not uncommon.

    8. FrugalChick June 5th, 2009 at 15:13

      I like that you point out to circle back again toward the end of a sale. I’m having a 2-day garage sale this weekend, and I’m planning on having a 50% sale on whatever’s left near the end of tomorrow. Someone will probably get some great deals!

    9. Sharon June 5th, 2009 at 17:19

      Hi! Just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed your guest post on MSM. I’m going to give that a try!

    10. Saver Queen June 5th, 2009 at 17:26

      Hi Sharon! Thanks for dropping by after reading my guest post! Hope that my techniques for storing fresh herbs help.

    11. Erran June 6th, 2009 at 12:21

      Do all garage sales end so early in the afternoon?!? Grr…. Don’t people know Saturday is sleep in day? :P

    12. niki June 6th, 2009 at 15:51

      I am a member of my local Freecycle group and I read Craigslist daily. Every Saturday both sites list yard sale leftovers, free for the taking.

      :)

    13. Amy @ Finer Things June 7th, 2009 at 12:40

      Excellent post at MSM. I’m a whimp… usually use dried herbs, but I do see fresh ones on “Manager’s Special” at the grocery store. I should snag them and use your preserving method.

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